CBS Flashcards
What’s the average shelf life of non pasteurised draft beer?
40-60 days refrigerated
What’s the average shelf life of pasteurised draft beer?
90-120 days refrigerated
What should never be used to dispense draft beer?
Compressed air
Using a party pump, how long is beer typically good for?
Less than 24hrs
What’s the device used in some draft systems to halt the flow of beer when the keg it’s attached to becomes empty?
FOBS (Foam on Beer Device)
How often must beer lines be cleaned in order to maintain optimal condition of a recently installed draft beer system?
Every 2 weeks
What temperature range is key for a draft system?
34-38°f or 3.3°c
Describe features that indicate a beer has been served in a clean glass.
Bubbles come from the bottom and not the sides of the glass, good head retention and even lacing.
What are the 4 steps to pouring a draft beer?
- Hold at 45 degree angle, open faucet fully.
- Gradually tilt glass upright once beer has reached halfway point.
- Pour beer straight down into the glass, working the glass to form a one inch head.
- Close faucet to avoid wasteful overflow!
What is the connector to the keg called?
Coupler
What is the unit to measure gas pressure?
PSI - pounds per square inch
What is the three sink system?
Sink of warm water and mild detergent.
Sink of clean warm water.
Sink of warm water and sanitiser.
Why rince a glass with cool water before serving?
- Removes residual sanitiser or dust.
- Cooles glasses that may be warm from the wash.
- A clean glass aids in head formation and retention.
Bottle conditioned beer should be stored in what position?
Upright
When examining a bottle of beer before serving, you should look for what three things?
- White flakes - unstable beer
- Gunk at liquid level - bad bottle
- Yeast in the bottle - ask the customer if they would like the yeast poured or saved in bottle.
When examining a bottle of beer before serving, you should look for the following three things
How long should a beer sit in the cooler before it is tapped?
24hrs
When does a FOB need to be reset?
After every keg change
Bitterness is measured in what units?
International bittering units (IBU)